Opening Night

Performance Details

GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER

An all-star Opening Night will offer a thrilling preview of what’s to come at this year’s Festival, featuring performances by stars of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and other celebrated artists, along with performances by Martha Graham Dance Company, Rennie Harris Puremovement, and Colorado Ballet. The kick-off performance spans a remarkable range of choreography reflecting the Festival’s ambitious scope—from works by legends to creations by today’s groundbreaking artistic voices  

Casting and repertory are subject to change.


Photo credit: Sara Mearns and Chun Wai Chan with Colorado Ballet in “ÉLÉGIE” choreography by George Balanchine ©The George Balanchine Trust during International Evenings of Dance I on 8.1.25 at Vail Dance Festival 2025. Photo By Christopher Duggan.

Vail Dance Festival

The Vail Dance Festival is a two-week celebration of exceptional artistry taking place in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

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